Events - city.light church in DeKalb, Illinois

✨ Worship. Prayer. The Word. Real Conversation. ✨

Every Tuesday at 6:45 PM, we gather for TWE—a night to encounter God and grow together.

Here’s what you can expect:

🎵 Worship that lifts our hearts to Jesus

🙏 Prayer that invites God to move in our lives

📖 A message that speaks truth and brings hope

❓ Question & Response time where you can dig deeper

🤝 A space where walls come down and hearts open up

Whether it’s your first time or your hundredth, there’s a place for you. TWE is all about experiencing God’s presence and building community that lasts.

Join us this Tuesday—you don’t want to miss it.

✨ All Things New

21 Days of Prayer & Fasting

As we begin the new year, we’re stepping into All Things New—a focused season of prayer and fasting as we seek God for renewal, clarity, and fresh faith.

Prayer and fasting create space for God to realign our hearts. They slow us down, sharpen our focus, and remind us where true strength and hope are found. This isn’t about striving harder—it’s about surrendering more fully and inviting God to do what only He can do.

The start of a new year often brings anticipation, reflection, and sometimes uncertainty. Whether you’re filled with expectation, carrying heavy questions, or simply longing for a reset, this journey is for you.

Our prayer is that over these 21 days, you would encounter God in a personal and transformative way—discovering new rhythms of prayer, deeper dependence on Him, and a renewed sense of purpose.

“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation.

The old has passed away, and see, the new has come.”

2 Corinthians 5:17 (CSB)

Beginning January 4, we’ll walk together through daily devotionals, prayer, and fasting as we trust God to make all things new.

Don’t just start a new year—step into new life.

🎶 Songs for the Soul

8 Life-Changing Psalms

Over the next few weeks, we’re stepping into Songs for the Soul—a series centered on the Psalms and how God’s Word meets us in every season of life.

The Psalms don’t shy away from real life. They give language to joy and sorrow, confidence and doubt, praise and pain. They remind us that God welcomes us just as we are—and teaches us how to worship, pray, grieve, rejoice, and trust Him fully.

Some seasons feel full of clarity and joy. Others feel uncertain, heavy, or overwhelming. Wherever you find yourself—strong in faith, searching for answers, or somewhere in between—this series is for you.

Our prayer is that through these psalms, you would encounter God’s Word as a steady guide and faithful companion:

“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.”

Psalm 119:105 (CSB)

January–February, we’ll discover how these ancient songs still speak life, hope, and truth into our everyday stories.

Don’t just read the Psalms—let them shape your soul.

Here’s what you can expect every Sunday at city.light:

🥞 Pancake breakfast at 9:00 AM—come early and start the morning with a full plate

☕ Coffee + donuts in the Coffee Cove—yes, you can bring it into the auditorium

🎶 Powerful worship that lifts your eyes and stirs your heart

📖 A Christ-centered message that’s clear, biblical, and applicable

🤝 A welcoming space for real people seeking real hope

Whether it’s your first time or your hundredth—you’re family here.

Sunday Morning Gathering

Breakfast at 9:00 AM | Service at 10:00 AM

Come hungry. Leave filled. We saved you a seat. 🤍

Here’s what you can expect at Foundations of Faith:

📖 Clear teaching on the core beliefs of Christianity—what we believe and why it matters

💬 A safe space to ask honest questions and wrestle through real doubts

🤝 Meaningful conversations that help you grow in confidence and understanding

Whether you’re new to faith, returning after a break, or just want to strengthen your foundation—this class is for you.

No pressure. No assumptions. Just a solid place to start.

Foundations of Faith

Sundays at 9:00 AM before the Sunday Gathering

Come with questions. Leave with confidence.

Here’s what you can expect every Sunday night at city.light youth:

🔥 A hype atmosphere with music, games, and real connection

🙏 Pre-service prayer is from 5:45-6:15 —because we believe God moves when we pray

🎤 A powerful message that’s biblically sound and actually makes sense

🙌 Worship that’s loud, authentic, and focused on Jesus

💬 Small group convos where you can ask questions and be yourself

Whether you’ve grown up in church or you’re not sure what you believe—you belong here.

No fake. No fluff. Just a place to grow, be known, and follow Jesus together.

Sunday's

Prayer at 5:45-6:15 PM | Service at 6:30–8:00 PM

city.light youth — we saved you a seat. 🤍

Here’s what you can expect every Tuesday:

🎶 2–3 live worship songs to help you breathe and refocus

🙏 A few moments of focused prayer—covering your family, friends, and city

📖 A verse-by-verse Bible study led by Pastor Brandon Arneson

💬 An open space for honest questions and real conversation

Whether you’ve been in church forever or this is all brand new—TWE is a space where you can grow, ask, and belong.

No pressure. No perfect people. Just a real night with real purpose.

Join us Tuesdays at 6:45 PM. We saved you a seat. 🤍

Here’s what you can expect every Friday at Lighthouse Recovery:

💬 A welcoming, judgment-free space where you’re safe to be real

🙏 Honest prayer focused on healing—for you, your family, and your future

📖 Biblical encouragement and practical tools to help you take your next step

🤝 A community walking together toward freedom from every hurt, habit, and hangup

Whether you’re battling addiction, codependency, or just feeling stuck—you’re not alone.

No shame. No pressure. Just a path toward healing and hope.

Lighthouse Recovery meets Fridays at 7:00 PM.

There’s a seat waiting for you. 🤍

Here’s what you can expect every Saturday at Prayer Night:

🙏 A quiet, focused space to meet with God and rest in His presence

📖 Scripture-based prayer that covers our church, city, and world

🎶 Soaking worship to help you center your heart

🤲 Freedom to pray out loud or reflect silently—no pressure, just presence

Whether you come for five minutes or stay the whole time, this space is for you.

Saturday Night Prayer

Every Saturday at 5:00 PM

Come hungry. Come expectant. Come as you are. 🤍